Best Gaming Laptops Under 250000 in Nepal 2023 July Update 2.5 Lakh
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We are already at the end of 2023 and gaming laptops with the latest 13th gen Intel and AMD Ryzen 7000-series mobile CPUs are already here. The market in Nepal is filled with some amazing gaming laptops that you can buy under Rs. 2.5 lakh. And here, I’ll be discussing the best gaming laptops under 2.5 lakhs in Nepal you could buy right now.

Best Gaming Laptops Under 2.5 Lakhs in Nepal [2023 Update]:

8. Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2023)

Kicking our list of the best gaming Laptops Under 2.5 Lakhs in Nepal is the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2023). The Zephyrus Series from Asus is all about the power and performance. You are getting a Core i7-13620H CPU here, paired with RTX 4060 GPU (120W Dynamic Boost). Memory-wise, there is a 16GB DDR4 RAM onboard and 1TB of SSD storage.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2023)

The visuals are complemented by a 16-inch FHD panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB color gamut, Dolby Vision, G-Sync, and a 165Hz refresh rate. As an Asus gaming machine, you get a dedicated MUX Switch for reducing latency and increasing frame rates on the go.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2023) Specifications:
Display 16″ FHD IPS, 100% sRGB, 165Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision
CPU Intel Core i7-13620H (6P + 4E/16T, 4.90GHz Max Turbo)
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8GB GDDR6, 120W TGP)
RAM 16GB DDR4-3200
Storage 1TB NVMe SSD
Battery 90 Wh (230W power adapter)
Weight 2 kg
Dimensions 357.7 x 259.3 x 17.6-19.9 mm
Price Rs. 261,000* (Buy Here)

6. Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (2023)

When we think of gaming laptops, we usually think of mean machines with all the power in the world. However, Lenovo has taken a different approach with the new Legion Slim 7i. The company is promoting it as a portable gaming laptop that students and traveling professionals can travel with.

It brings a sharp 3.2K IPS screen with a diagonal length of 16” and a 165Hz refresh rate. The screen boasts 100% DCI-P3 coverage and Dolby Vision certification. Paired with stereo speakers by Harmon, you can use the laptop for multimedia consumption when you are not gaming.

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 2023 Design

Talking about gaming, like most laptops in this list, you get the Intel Core i7-13700H CPU. This is paired with an RTX 4060 GPU. The thing to note here is that Lenovo has set the internals to run on much lower levels than the actual potential to attain the thin form factor. For instance, the RTX 4060 has a TGP of just 115W. So, while it performs exceptionally well for a laptop of this size, there are bigger laptops that perform better in the same price bracket. That said, the 115W TGP is still better than last year’s model.

Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (2023) Specifications:
Display 16″ 3.2K IPS, 100% DCI-P3, 165Hz refresh rate, 430 nits, Dolby Vision
CPU Intel Core i7-13700H (6P + 8E/20T, 5.0GHz Max Turbo)
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (8GB GDDR6, 115W TGP)
RAM 16GB DDR5-4800
Storage 1TB NVMe SSD
Battery 99.99Wh (230W power adapter)
Weight 2kg
Dimensions 357.7 x 259.3 x 17.6-19.9 mm
Price Rs. 232,750 (Buy Here)

5. Asus TUF F15 (2022) / A15 (2023)

Moving on, we have the Asus TUF Dash F15 (2022) and A15 (2023) as the second entries in this list of best gaming laptops under Rs. 2.5 lakhs in Nepal. The F15 laptop builds on its predecessor with 12th Gen Core i7-12650H and a beefed up RTX 3070 with 105W TGP. This is paired with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB of SSD. You even get a MUX switch that you can use from within the Armoury Care app without having to play with the BIOS settings.

The TUF A15 variant on the otherhand packs a Ryzen 9 7940HS process, paired with a new RTX 4060 graphics card and 16GB RAM + 1TB SSD storage. As for the screen, both models get a 15.6-inch LCD panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and Adaptive Sync.

Asus TUF Dash F15 2022 Gaming Performance

Asus TUF Dash F15/ TUF Gaming A15 Specifications:
Display 15.6″ diagonal FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz refresh rate
CPU F15 (2022): Intel Core i7-12650H CPU (6P+4E/ 16T, 4.7GHz Max Turbo

A15 (2023): AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU (8C/16T, 5.2GHz Max Turbo

GPU F15 (2022): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (6GB GDDR6, 105W TGP)

A15 (2023): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8GB DDR6, 140W TGP)

RAM 16GB DDR5-4800 (expandable)
Storage 1TB SSD
Battery F15 (2022): 76Wh 

A15 (2023): 90Wh

Weight 2.2kg
Dimensions 354 x 251 x 29.9 ~ 20.7 mm
Price Rs. 210,000 (Buy TUF F15 here)

Rs. 220,000 (Buy TUF A15 here)

4. Gigabyte AORUS 5 SE4

This brings us to the Gigabyte AORUS 5 SE4 which is currently on sale for just Rs. 225,000 in Nepal. For that price, you are getting the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H CPU, paired with the RTX 3070 GPU. The latter can draw power of up to 130W based on the game the laptop is running and the dynamically adjusted settings. This is determined by the Microsoft Azure AI Auto Optimize feature looks at the current workload and the latest state of CPU and GPU to determine the optimum setting.

Gigabyte AORUS 5 SE4 Design and Display

For cooling, it has the all-copper Windforce Infinity cooling technology, consisting of 2 fans with 83 blades, 5 heat pipes, and multiple cooling fins. Likewise, it has a 15.6-inch 360Hz IPS panel and a 3-zone RGB keyboard with N-key rollover and a lifespan of 10 million keystrokes.

Gigabyte AORUS 5 SE4
Display 15.6 Anti-glare IPS panel, 360Hz refresh rate
CPU Intel Core i7-12700H (14C/20T, 4.4GHz)
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (130W)
RAM 16GB DDR4, dual SO-DIMM slot (Max: 64GB)
Storage 512GB NVMe SSD (Max: 1TB)
Battery 99 Watt-hours Li-ion
Weight 2.3 kg
Dimensions 35.7 x 25.4 x 2.36 ~ 2.74-inches
Price Rs. 211,500 (Buy Here)

4. HP Omen 16 (2023)

In the third position, we have the newly launched Omen 16 (2023) gaming laptop. This is a premium gaming laptop from HP. Just a single configuration of this laptop had made it to Nepal and that too has secured its position in this list of best gaming laptops under Rs. 2.5 lakh. The Omen 16-wd0010 SKU pairs the new Intel Core i7-13620H processor based on the latest 13th Gen Raptor Lake microarchitecture with NVIDIA’s RTX 4060 GPU. Likewise, you get a big 16.1” IPS screen with a 165Hz refresh rate. It also covers a 100% sRGB color gamut making it workable with creators too. It is fueled by an 83Wh battery and ships with a 230W power adapter.

HP Omen 16 2023 display

HP Omen 16 (2023)  Specifications:
Display 16.1-inch FHD, 165Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB 
CPU 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13620H (6P+4E/16T, up to 4.9GHz)
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8GB GDDR6)
RAM 16GB DDR5-5200
Storage 1TB SSD
Battery 83Whr (230W power adapter)
Weight 2.35kg
Dimensions 369.0 x 259.4 x 23.9 cm
Price Rs. 210,000 (Buy here)

3. MSI Pulse 15 (2023)

Bagging the bronze is the MSI Pulse 15 (2023) gaming laptop. This particular B13V model is powered by an Intel Core i7-13700H CPU and RTX 4060 GPU. The 14-core CPU boasts a 5.0GHz max turbo frequency. Pair that with the 8GB DDR6 VRAM of the 4060, this makes it a quite capable beast for gaming right there! You get a 16GB DDR5 RAM alongside a 1TB SSD storage.

MSI Pulse 15 (2023)

Opening the lid takes you to the 15.6-inch IPS panel with Quad HD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels) and a fast 165Hz refresh rate. And fueling this machine is a sizeable 90Wh battery with 240W charging support.

MSI Pulse 15 (2023) Specifications:
Display 15.6″ Quad HD, 165Hz refresh rate
CPU Intel Core  i7-13700H (6P+8E/20T, up to 5.0GHz)
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8GB GDDR6, 140W TGP)
RAM 16GB DDR5-5200 (expandable)
Storage 1TB NVMe SSD
Battery 90Wh
Weight 2.3kg
Dimensions 359 x 259 x 26.9mm
Price Rs. 223,250 (Buy Here)

2. Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2023)

Next, we have the Legion Pro 5i, the successor to last year’s regular Legion 5. The Legion 5 was our pick for the best gaming laptop last year and the 2023 edition continues the legacy.

While the other laptops in this list so far sport the regular H-series gaming processors, it brings the added power of Intel’s HX-series. This is the most powerful mobile CPU series in Intel’s product portfolio with it using the same die as the desktop counterpart.

Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Series Price in Nepal

The CPU in the spotlight is the Core i7-13700HX which boasts 16 cores and 24 threads along with a 5.0GHz Turbo frequency. This is paired with a beefed-up GeForce RTX 4060 from NVIDIA configured at 140W TGP. Likewise, you get 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 512GB of NVMe SSD.

Opening the lid, you are greeted with a 16” QHD screen with 165Hz refresh rate, 300 nits of brightness, 3ms response time, and even a 100% sRGB gamut. Also, the Legion TrueStrike feels better than keyboards on other gaming laptops.

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2023) Specifications:
Display 16″ WQXGA, 100% sRGB, 165Hz refresher rate
CPU Intel Core  i7-13700HX (8P+8E/24T, up to 5.0GHz)
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8GB GDDR6, 140W TGP)
RAM 16GB DDR5-4800 (expandable)
Storage 1TB NVMe SSD
Battery 80Wh
Weight 2.5kg
Dimensions 363.4 x 260.4 x 21.9-26.75mm
Price Rs. 248,800 225,000 (Buy Here)

1. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2023)

Finally, my number one pick for the best gaming laptop under 2.5 lakhs in Nepal is the Predator Helios 16 (2023). This is a brand new gaming laptop from Acer meant to offer high-end features of its Helio series at an affordable price point. This laptop looks and feels the same as the more expensive Helios 16. You can even find some similarities in the specifications. For instance, it gets the latest 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-series processors. Likewise, the thermal system consists of AeroBlade fan technology as well as liquid metal thermal grease.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 Design

This particular model comes with the Core i7-13700HX CPU paired with RTX 4060 and RTX 4070 GPU. Likewise, you get 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 1TB of SSD to store all your games. Acer is offering a QHD screen, a smooth 165Hz refresh rate, and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. Pair this with the powerful processors underneath, the Helios 300 could be a decent portable workstation as well.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2023) Specifications:
Display 15.6″ diagonal FHD anti-glare screen, 165Hz refresh rate,
CPU Intel Core  i7-13700HX (8P+8E/24T, up to 5.0GHz)
GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (130W TGP)
RAM 16GB DDR5-4800
Storage 1TB NVMe SSD
Battery 90Wh (230W Adapter)
Weight 2.5kg
Dimensions 399.3 x 295.5 x 26.8-27.6 mm
Price Rs. 215,000 (Buy RTX 4060 model here)
Rs. 245,000 (Buy RTX 4070 model here)

Best Gaming Laptops Under 2.5 Lakhs in Nepal 2023 [Summary]

Rank Best gaming laptops under 2.5 lakhs in Nepal Price
8. Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2023) Rs. 261,000*
7. Lenovo Legion Slim 7 (2023) Rs. 232,750
6. Asus TUF F15 (2022) / A15 (2023) Rs. 210,000 (Core i7-12650H, RTX 3070)

Rs. 220,000 (Ryzen 9 7940HS, RTX 4060)

5. Gigabyte AORUS 5 SE4 Rs. 211,500
4. HP Omen 16 (2023) Rs. 210,000
3. MSI Pulse 15 (2023) Rs. 223,250
2. Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2023) Rs. 225,000
1. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2023) Rs. 215,000 (RTX 4060)

Rs. 245,000 (RTX 4070)

Best Gaming Laptops Under 2.5 Lakhs in Nepal: Conclusion

So those were our picks for the best gaming laptops under 2.5 lakhs in Nepal that you could buy right now. Almost every major laptop manufacturer has had a standout offering this year—while Lenovo and Asus have impressed me the most with their powerful, yet low-profile gaming machines. The display has always been an area of concern when it comes to gaming laptops.

But in 2023, our complaints haven’t been as loud since a few brands have really stepped up in this aspect—and I only hope this trend goes mainstream this year.

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Do you agree with our choice of best gaming laptops under 2.5 lakhs in Nepal or do you want to add something to the list? Have your say in the comments section.